The East African
Tuesday January 12 2021
Summary
Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) spokesperson, Mr Ibrahim Bbosa, said the slow internet could be a result of a lot of traffic online.
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However, the communications agency denies it has been switched off.
By Tuesday morning, several users said they could only access the social media site through a virtual private network (VPN).
Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) spokesperson, Mr Ibrahim Bbosa, said the slow internet could be a result of a lot of traffic online.
“So far, there is no directive to switch off the internet. If there are instances of misuse, the means of communication may be restricted. The slow internet could be a result of too much traffic online because many people around the world are interested in the elections, Mr Bbosa said.
Daily Monitor
Tuesday January 12 2021
By Tuesday morning, access to the social media site could only be accessed by users through a virtual private network (VPN).
Summary
The Minister of Defense and Veteran affairs Adolf Mwesigye and his Internal Affairs Counterpart Gen Jeje Odongo last week told journalists in Kampala that government was working on how best they can manage social media which they claimed has been misused in this election.
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Uganda s communications regulator on Tuesday ordered internet service providers to shut down social media and messaging applications, just two days before elections.
In a letter, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) executive director, Ms Irene Sewankambo ordered telecommunications companies to immediately suspend any access and use of social media and online messaging platforms.